Damien Chazelle (L), recipient of the Hollywood Director Award for “First Man,” and Ryan Gosling pose in the press room during the 22nd Annual Hollywood Film Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 4, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Amandla Stenberg (L), recipient of the Hollywood Breakout Performance Actress Award for “The Hate U Give,” and Janelle Monae pose in the press room during the 22nd Annual Hollywood Film Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 4, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Michael B. Jordan (l) poses with Ryan Coogler (center) and Nate Moore, recipients of the Hollywood Film Award for “Black Panther,” during the 22nd Annual Hollywood Film Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 4, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for HFA)

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. --

The awards season launched with the presentation of the Hollywood Film Awards on Sunday evening (11/4), emceed by actress and comedian Awkwafina at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. In the Hollywood Film Awards’ 22-year history, more than 320 stars and filmmakers have been recognized and 130-plus honorees have gone on to garner Oscar nominations and/or wins.

Felix van Groeningen voiced his utmost gratitude to receive the Hollywood Breakthrough Director Award and to be lucky enough to make a film like Beautiful Boy. Brad Bird kept his Hollywood Animation Award acceptance speech short and sweet as he stressed the need to keep making animation films for “dreaming and for dreamers.” Ryan Gosling gave an impassioned speech on the marvel and genius of Damien Chazelle and presented him with the Hollywood Director Award for First Man. Taraji P. Henson lauded the brilliance of John David Washington and his ability to make a period piece, that is still so relevant today, as he was honored with the Hollywood Breakout Performance Actor Award for BlacKkKlansman.

After accepting the Hollywood Documentary Award on behalf of Don Argott for Believer, Dan Reynolds performed an extremely emotional rendition of the documentary’s original song, “Skipping Stones.” Danny Huston introduced New Hollywood Actress Award recipient Yalitza Aparicio who gave a touching speech in Spanish explaining that she hopes the “win of the performance (for Roma) is felt by the people of Mexico.” Anne Hathaway took the stage to present the Hollywood Actor Award to Hugh Jackman for The Front Runner, applauding his many achievements. Sterling K. Brown presented the award for Hollywood Breakout Ensemble to the cast of Crazy Rich Asians.

Janelle Monáe was on hand to present Amandla Stenberg with the Hollywood Breakout Performance Actress Award. Stenberg expressed her hope that the film, The Hate U Give, encourages people to stand up and be heard. Christian Slater presented Glenn Close with her Hollywood Actress Award for her performance in the upcoming film, The Wife. Michael B. Jordan came out to recognize Black Panther producer Nate Moore and director Ryan Coogler with the Hollywood Film Award.

The final award of the evening went to Hollywood Career Achievement Award recipient Nicole Kidman, and was presented by Shailene Woodley. Kidman was welcomed with a standing ovation and thanked those in the room and in the industry for allowing her to play the women she’s played and tell their stories. She vowed to “always give back to [her] craft!”